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Walking is one of the most underrated forms of physical activity. It is an activity that can be done anywhere. Walking can reduce your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and

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Being mindful of how you talk about disabilities is an important part of demonstrating respect for others and combating harmful stigma. Those who are not able-bodied or “neurotypical” live in

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We have all had moments where we feel mentality, physically and even sometimes spiritually exhausted. Many times we push ourselves past our limits which can have negative effects like increased

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Have you ever noticed that you may feel more irritable or fatigued on days you don’t get enough sleep? It may seem like everything that can go wrong goes wrong

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Communicating effectively with your kids can be a challenge. Especially when you are juggling many responsibilities as a parent, feeling like your kids just won’t listen is a major source

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Boundaries are something a lot of people struggle with, especially with their family members. Some people are raised to bend over backward for family and to help family regardless of

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The multitude of social media platforms, photoshopping apps, and influencer advertisements all reflect a culture that thrives on showcasing your best self. We’ve all been there – casually scrolling through

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Your partner recently got diagnosed with BPD, now what? Relationships can be difficult to navigate all on their own, adding mental illness into the mix can make relationships even more

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The word selfish has always had such a negative connotation. The urbandictionary.com defines selfish as having a total disregard for anyone but yourself and anyone else’s feelings. We don’t want

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What is Trauma Bonding? Trauma bonding is a psychological response to abuse. It occurs when the abused person forms an unhealthy bond with the person who abuses them. Essentially, they

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It’s a universal truth that humans are social beings – we are hardwired for connection, love and belonging. Decades of research taught us that humans thrived in groups because there

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(Four Dialectical behavior therapy options to respond to a problem) Problems always seem to find us no matter where we are and what we do. We can be having a